William Tuckwell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Tuckwell

English priest and teacher

Date of Birth: 27-Nov-1829

Place of Birth: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 01-Feb-1919

Profession: writer, teacher, author

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

William Tuckwell (1829–1919), who liked to be known as the "radical parson", was a Victorian clergyman well-known on political platforms for his experiments in allotments, his advocacy of land nationalisation, and his enthusiasm for Christian socialism.
He was an advocate of teaching science in the schools. From 1857 - 1864 he was headmaster of New College School.
In 1864 the Warden of New College, Oxford nominated him as headmaster of Taunton Grammar School, later known as Taunton College School It was recorded that his "energy and vitality" increased the size and quality of the school.